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Aiken State Park

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The black waters of the South Fork of the Edisto River run through Aiken State Park park in Windsor. The park was established in 1934 after various landowners sold their tracts to South Carolina for use as a state park. An African-American division of the Civilian Conservation Corps then built the park and structures within it.

Aiken State Park

Tom Taylor of Greenville, 2013 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Part of President Roosevelt’s New Deal, the CCC was a work relief program that provided manual labor jobs to young, unemployed men. In particular, it aimed to develop state and federal natural resources, such as parks. Today Aiken State Park, named for its location in Aiken County, is a popular South Carolina destination covering 1,067 acres and boasting four fishing lakes and a canoe trail which takes paddlers 1.7 miles down the Edisto River.

Aiken State Park

South Carolina Open Parks Network, State Commission of Forestry, AK-32, 1934-1967

While there are no cabins at Aiken State Park, there are 25 campsites with water and electrical hookups. There is also a primitive camping area for groups. Canoe rentals are available, and a boat landing within the park allows private boat access. The artesian well, pictured below, is potable and offers a refreshing drink after walking the three-mile hiking trail called the Jungle Nature Trail.

Aiken State Park Artesian Well

Steve Rich of Aiken, 2010 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Playgrounds and three picnic shelters can be found in the park, and the shelters can be reserved for groups. The park also offers occasional family movie nights.

Aiken State Park

Donna Edgeworth of Scranton, 2016 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Historical Pictures of Aiken State Park


Aiken State Park

South Carolina Open Parks Network, State Commission of Forestry, AK-32, 1934-1967

Aiken State Park

South Carolina Open Parks Network, State Commission of Forestry, AK-32, 1934-1967

Plan Your Trip: Aiken State Park

Where is Aiken State Park located?
Address: 1145 State Park Road, Windsor, SC 29856
GPS Coordinates: 33.550392,-81.489362
What else should I see?
New Bridge Polo Country Club 13.3 miles
Montmorenci 13.7 miles
Black Forest Equestrian Center 16.7 miles
Ashley-Willis House 17.3 miles
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